Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic LZ30

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 16 months before the LZ30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S8200 grades versus the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

See the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S8200 vs the LZ30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and LZ30 is 91 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.